2016 Hometown Hero: Strike

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Published 11:41 am, Thursday, September 1, 2016

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Missy Herndon, center, president & CEO for Interfaith of The Woodlands, announces that Strike has been named a 2016 Hometown Hero to Steve Pate (second from left), CEO of Strike, pictured with some team members. less

Missy Herndon, center, president & CEO for Interfaith of The Woodlands, announces that Strike has been named a 2016 Hometown Hero to Steve Pate (second from left), CEO of Strike, pictured with some team ... more

2016 Hometown Hero: Strike

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Strike, a leading North American provider of pipeline, facilities, fabrication, maintenance and integrity services, was founded in 2003 and moved to Hughes Landing in The Woodlands in early 2014. Strike Employees have given more than 35,000 hours of their time and resources to the local community.

Strike partners with local, regional and national charities and has started Campaign for Change, a community advocacy initiative. Strike’s Campaign for Change has donated time and resources to nonprofit organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Pregnancy Assistance Center North, the American Cancer Society, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, the Wounded Warrior Project and more. Strike has been a presenting sponsor and sponsor for the March of Dimes annual March for Babies for several years. In 2015, Strike was the top fundraiser for the March of Dimes fundraiser, with Steve Pate, CEO of Strike, serving as chair for the organization.

“Strike is a true Hometown Hero. From the top down, they embody a culture of giving. They proudly promote their Campaign for Change with all employees, as a community advocacy initiative,” said Gil Staley, chief executive officer with The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership and 2013 Hometown Hero. “Strike has a strong reputation of partnering with local, regional and national charities to effect positive change in our community. We are proud that Strike calls The Woodlands home.”